Dave Mirra Joins Hands With Slim Jim

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Acclaim's new sweepstakes offers games, action figures a starring role in the sequel.

By IGN Staff

Acclaim announced today that it has plans to offer gamers a unique opportunity win some cool games, action figures and perhaps even a role in the upcoming sequel to Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX. Strangely enough, Acclaim also has consequently announced the sequel to Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX, which was previously unannounced.

Alongside the launch of the September 2000 release of Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX, Slim Jim and Acclaim are offering a grand prize role in the planned sequel to the first game, or 1,000 Dave Mirra prizes. Participants who don't take the grand prize can win one of 500 Dave Mirra games, or one of 500 second prize Road Champs Dave Mirra action figures and bike sets.

The contest has already started and runs from From July 17 to Halloween, October 31, 2000. Point-of-sale displays at retail stores enable gamers to enter. Contestants can also call 1-888-4-SlimJim or (2) print name, address, daytime phone number and e-mail (if applicable) on a 3 x 5 card and mail to: Slim Jim/Dave Mirra Sweepstakes, 620 Park Ave., #307, Rochester, NY 14607. The sweepstakes is also on Slim Jim's web site, www.slimjim.com, as well as www.acclaimmaxsports.com, www.farmclub.com and www.wcw.com.

"With Dave at the height of his career, this is a great time to further our involvement with him," says Shannon Wright, brand manager for Slim Jim, "And with teenagers' love of video games and Slim Jim's natural fit with extreme sports, this promotion is sure to be a success."

"I am hyped for the release of my video game, and for fans, bikers and video-gamers to share a virtual experience of BMX biking," said Dave Mirra. "Slim Jim has shown continuous support and encouragement at my competitions, and I'm excited to take it to the next level."